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en-usen-usZrenda ’11 Signs Free Agent Deal With Baltimore Orioleshttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/2011081757ax0j
Brown Baseball standout Ryan Zrenda ‘11 has signed a free agent contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Zrenda, an All-Ivy Honorable Mention selection this past season, was a stalwart at third base for the Bears for four years. He is the second player from the class of 2011 to sign a contract with a Major League franchise, joining Matt Colantonio, who signed with the San Diego Padres.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/2011081757ax0j2011-08-17T04:00:00ZSpring Academic All-Ivy Announcedhttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110622p6jos8
The Ivy League announced its spring list of Academic All-Ivy honorees, with 10 Brown student-athletes being recognized. The five males and five females were each starters or key reserves on their respective varsity teams and carry a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110622p6jos82011-06-22T04:00:00ZColantonio Selected in 2011 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padreshttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110608tdtsej
On day two of the 2011 MLB Draft in Secaucus, N.J., Brown baseball captain Matt Colantonio (Garden City, N.Y.) heard his named called. The senior catcher was selected 683rd overall in the 22nd round by the San Diego Padres. The four-year starter for Brown will now fly directly to Phoenix, Ariz., for mini-camp before heading to the Padres’ short-season single-A affiliate in Eugene, Ore.Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110608tdtsej2011-06-08T04:00:00ZSix Bears Earn All-Ivy League Baseball Honorshttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110512p4rxif
The Ivy League office announced on Thursday afternoon that six Brown baseball players earned All-Ivy honors for the 2011 season. Senior Matt Colantonio (Garden City, N.Y.), junior Mike DiBiase (Weston, Mass.) and sophomores Heath Mayo (Whitehouse, Texas) and John Sheridan (Palo Alto, Calif.) were named to the second team, while seniors Matthew Kimball (Nashville, Tenn.) and Ryan Zrenda (Old Lyme, Conn.) were honorable mention selections.Thu, 12 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110512p4rxif2011-05-12T04:00:00ZMayo Selected to Capital One Academic All-District Teamhttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110507c9olna
The 2011 Capital One Academic All-District softball teams, selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), have been released to recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for the their combined performance on the field and in the classroom. Sophomore pitcher Heath Mayo (Whitehouse, Texas) was a second team selection for District I.Sat, 07 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110507c9olna2011-05-07T04:00:00ZBrown Splits Season-Ending Doubleheader Versus Maristhttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201105036mxlx8
The Brown baseball team wrapped up its 2011 season on Tuesday afternoon at Murray Stadium versus Marist (30-14). The two teams each picked up a win in the seven-inning doubleheader. The Bears (13-29) took game one, 3-1, before falling in extra innings in game two, 4-3 (eight innings).Tue, 03 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201105036mxlx82011-05-03T04:00:00ZBrown Splits Final Ivy League Doubleheader with Yalehttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201104300u8knu
The Brown baseball team wrapped up its Ivy League schedule on Saturday afternoon at Murray Stadium against Yale. The two teams split the doubleheader with Bears taking game one, 6-1, and the Bulldogs winning game two, 18-8.Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201104300u8knu2011-04-30T04:00:00ZBears Take Two at Yale, 6-3 & 4-0http://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201104293fyquu
In the fight for the top spot in the Rolfe Division, Brown came out on top on Friday, taking two games from Ivy Yale, 6-3 and 4-0. The Ivy League home-and-home series continues at home on Saturday afternoon, 1 p.m. at Murray Stadium.Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201104293fyquu2011-04-29T04:00:00ZBrown’s Drabinski Taking Different Path on the Diamondhttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110428vy632s
Once know for his brash style as a tough and demanding drill instructor in a baseball uniform, head men's baseball coach Marek Drabinski has changed his way of coaching drastically; and for the better. Drabinski sits down with the Providence Journal's Bill Reynolds.Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110428vy632s2011-04-28T04:00:00ZBrown Edged by Bryant, 5-4http://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110427oob119
Coming off a close victory over URI on Tuesday, Brown hosted its second-straight Rhode Island opponent in Bryant. The Bears jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and led entering the ninth inning, but the Bulldogs were able to plate three runs in the final frame on their way to a 5-4 victory.Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110427oob1192011-04-27T04:00:00ZBrown Tops Instate Rival URI, 7-6http://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201104262k1fcd
In a back-and-forth contest, Brown came away with the upper hand, plating three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to erase a two run deficit. The Bears used a plethora of pitchers including Kevin Carlow (Mystic, Conn.), who entered the game in the seventh inning. Carlow struck out three in 2.1 innings, while not allowing a hit, to pick up his first win of the season.Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201104262k1fcd2011-04-26T04:00:00ZBears Drop Doubleheader at Dartmouth, 2-1 & 11-4http://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110425acqrnn
In the final two games of a four-game set at Dartmouth, the Brown baseball team was edged 2-1 in game one, before falling in game two, 11-4. Sophomore starter Heath Mayo (Whitehouse, Texas) went 6.1 innings in the first game, keeping the Bears in it till the end, but in the second, the Big Green offense finally got going, plating seven runs in the first three fames.Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110425acqrnn2011-04-25T04:00:00ZBrown's Pivotal Weekend Series Versus Dartmouth Set Back 24 Hourshttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110423p32sgm
Brown's Rolfe Division weekend series versus Dartmouth has been postponed 24 hours. The decision to postpone the games was made because of inclement weather concerns in the area. The Bears (8-22, 6-6 Ivy) and the Big Green (19-10, 6-6 Ivy) will now play on Sunday, April 24, at Noon and Monday, April 25 at either Noon or 1 p.m.Sun, 24 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110423p32sgm2011-04-24T04:00:00ZBrown Falls In Easter Matchup at Dartmouthhttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201104244y6ub7
The Brown baseball team headed up to Dartmouth for an Easter Sunday matchup versus the Big Green, but fell in a doubleheader, 7-3 & 11-3. The Bears held a 3-2 lead in game one, but the Dartmouth offense plated five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning and continued its momentum into game two.Sun, 24 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201104244y6ub72011-04-24T04:00:00ZHoly Cross Outscores Brown, 10-7http://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110421z65vb4
The Bears trailed Holy Cross 3-2 after four innings, but fought back to take a 5-3 lead after the top of the sixth. It was the Crusaders who fought back however, plating three in the sixth and four more in the seventh to take a commanding 10-5 lead. Brown refused to quit late in the game, and scored two in the final frame, but came up short, falling 10-7.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110421z65vb42011-04-21T04:00:00ZBrown Baseball at Holy Cross Rescheduled to Thursday, April 21http://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110420sbcfg2
The Brown baseball team, which was scheduled to play at Holy Cross today in a single game at 5 p.m., will now play 24 hours later than initially set. The Bears and Crusaders will play tomorrow, Thursday, April 21, with first pitch coming at 5 p.m.Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110420sbcfg22011-04-20T04:00:00ZHarvard Storms Back to Split Weekend Series Versus Brownhttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110417iughq5
After Brown took the first two games of a four-game weekend Ivy League series against Harvard, the Crimson fought back to take a split, winning both Sunday games, 6-3 and 12-7. Brown falls to 6-6 in the Rolfe Division, and is now tied with Dartmouth for second place. Yale stands in first with a 8-4 mark.Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110417iughq52011-04-17T04:00:00ZBrown Takes Two From Harvard, Moves Into First-Place Tie in Rolfe Divisionhttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201104167ez5cu
Brown took the first two games of a four-game set versus Harvard, improving to 6-4 in Ivy League play and moved into a three-way tie atop the Rolfe Division with Yale and Dartmouth. The Bears won two close ones, 2-0 and 4-3.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201104167ez5cu2011-04-16T04:00:00ZUConn Tops Brown, 6-2http://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110414otacky
The Big East preseason favorite Connecticut Huskies (18-12-1) topped the Brown Bears (6-19) on Thursday afternoon at J.O. Christian Field 6-2. The two teams were deadlocked at two in the fourth inning, but UConn plated three runs in the bottom of the frame to take control of the non-conference matchup.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110414otacky2011-04-14T04:00:00ZBrown vs. UConn Rescheduled for Thursday, April 14 at 2:45 p.m.http://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110413l4znjv
Brown was scheduled to take on Connecticut in a single, midweek game on Wednesday, but heavy rains in the Northeast have forced University officials to postpone the game. The contest was initially scheduled for this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. The game will now be played at 2:45 p.m. at Storrs, Conn.Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110413l4znjv2011-04-13T04:00:00ZBrown Doubleheader Versus Marist Postponedhttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110412jf3de1
There will be no baseball this afternoon at Brown University as local meteorologists are forecasting consistent rains in the Providence area all afternoon. The Bears were scheduled to take on Marist in a doubleheader at 2 p.m. University officials have announced that this non-conference matchup will now be played on Tuesday, May 3 at 2 p.m.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110412jf3de12011-04-12T04:00:00ZBrown Rallies Late in Game Two, Splits with Pennhttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110410ivnna8
After playing its first 20 games on the road, the Brown baseball made the most of being home at Murray Stadium, going 3-1 on the weekend, splitting a Sunday afternoon series with Penn. The Quakers (15-12, 6-2 Ivy) offense carried them to a 14-5 win in game one, but the Bears (6-18, 4-4 Ivy) were able to battle back behind a strong pitching performance from sophomore Heath Mayo (Whitehouse, Texas) and got a two-RBI single from rookie J.J. Franco (New York, N.Y.) in the bottom of the eighth to take a 4-2 win.Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110410ivnna82011-04-10T04:00:00ZBrown Walks Off with 11-Inning Win; Sweeps Columbiahttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110409akl3hu
Brown finally had its home opener on Saturday afternoon as the team hosted Columbia in a doubleheader at Murray Stadium. The Bears (5-17, 3-3 Ivy) got a sterling performance from senior pitcher Matthew Kimball (Nashville, Tenn.), who threw a complete game (seven innings) and struck out six on the way to a 2-1 victory over the Lions (11-14, 2-4 Ivy). Game two took 11 innings to decide and it was senior Josh Feit (Woodcliff Lake, N.J.) who came up with the biggest hit of the game, getting a walk-off single to give the Bears a 6-5 win and pushed Bruno to .500 in Ivy League play this season.Sat, 09 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110409akl3hu2011-04-09T04:00:00ZBrown Swept at Siena, 6-3 & 4-3http://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110406pf2m4g
Brown headed up north to take on Siena in a doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon and was topped in both games, 6-3 and 4-3 in the two seven-inning games. Brown took an early 3-0 lead in game one, but a six run fifth inning gave the win to the Saints. In game two, Brown trailed 4-1 entering the sixth inning, but scored two to get back in the game, but could not get any closer.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110406pf2m4g2011-04-06T04:00:00ZBrown Baseball and Softball Rained Out on Tuesdayhttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110405c9mpa6
The Brown baseball team will not play today at Murray Stadium due to inclement weather in the New England area. The Bears scheduled game against the Quinnipiac Bobcats, which was slated for 3:30 p.m., will not be rescheduled. Brown softball, which was set to take on local rival URI in a doubleheader at 3 p.m., has been postponed until Wednesday, April 13 at 3p.m.Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110405c9mpa62011-04-05T04:00:00ZBrown Splits in Doubleheader at Cornellhttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110403sh40ho
The Brown baseball team picked up its first Ivy League win of the year on Sunday afternoon, topping Cornell 5-2 in game one of a doubleheader. The Bears (3-15, 1-3) were outscored in game two by the Big Red (3-17, 1-3), 13-8.Sun, 03 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110403sh40ho2011-04-03T04:00:00ZBrown Falls in Ivy League Opener at Princetonhttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110402sggc8s
In game one of an Ivy League opening series versus the Princeton Tigers, Brown was outscored 7-4 in seven innings. The Bears continued its recent tendency of scoring late runs, scoring four in the final inning, but it was not enough to overcome an early Princeton lead.Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110402sggc8s2011-04-02T04:00:00ZBrown Falls to San Jose State in West Coast Finalehttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110331kchg82
Brown wrapped up its six-game West Coast road trip on Wednesday night against San Jose State and was topped 11-4. The Bears found themselves in an early 4-0 hole after the third inning and trailed 6-0 after six. Bruno did not quit however, and continued its trend of scoring late runs, scoring in the seventh, eighth and ninth. The Spartans scored late as well to maintain their lead and sweep the two-game series.Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110331kchg822011-03-30T04:00:00ZSan Jose State Tops Brown, 9-4http://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110330ytjg5o
Brown jumped out to an early 2-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning, but San Jose State scored five runs in the next two frames to take control of the game and come away with a 9-4 win versus the Bears. It was Bruno fifth game of its West Coast road trip.Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110330ytjg5o2011-03-29T04:00:00ZSanta Clara Downs Brown in Series Finale, 17-3http://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110329yjzo6b
Brown continued its difficult West Coast road swing on Monday night at Santa Clara and faced a hot Bronco offense which had 34 runs in its past three games. Santa Clara exploded again; plating 10 runs in the first three innings on their way to a 17-3 win.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.brownbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110329yjzo6b2011-03-28T04:00:00Z